Princess Diana's personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
Summary
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died at the age of 80 in London. He was known for being the personal designer to Princess Diana and for his work in both British and Irish fashion. Costelloe often used traditional Irish materials and had a long career presenting collections at major fashion weeks.Key Facts
- Paul Costelloe passed away in London at the age of 80 after a short illness.
- He was well-known in the fashion world and was the personal designer for Princess Diana from 1983 until her death in 1997.
- Costelloe was born in Dublin and studied fashion design there before moving to Paris for further training.
- He started his own fashion label in 1979 and participated in fashion weeks in London, Paris, Milan, and New York.
- He frequently used traditional Irish materials, such as linen and tweed, in his designs.
- Costelloe worked with Dunnes Stores and was a key designer for Ireland Fashion Week in October 2023.
- He was once criticized for comments about Irish women's fashion sense.
- In a recent interview, he noted that Ireland has become more European in style.
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